A Gratitude Letter to Maryland Hospital Workers
Dear Maryland Hospital Worker,
This Thanksgiving season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to you and your teams who work directly and indirectly with patients for your support, unwavering dedication, and compassion to helping patients and families.
Your tireless efforts and commitment to providing exceptional care and support during challenging times do not go unnoticed. From birthing babies to helping the elderly population and all the in-between patient care, THANK YOU for making a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals in our communities.
Patients and people in our communities are eternally grateful for your dedication. Here are some moments patients said so:
Grateful for Your Care
“It’s not just the rewarding fact of helping patients and making sure that they feel better, and the fact that they say thank you and then they give you that look of, Oh my gosh, you know, you were there for me,” says Stacey, a respiratory therapist at MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital.
Thank You for Your Patience in Care
“I love seeing patients leave out of here feeling better, looking better, and thanking us for our patience in care while they were here,” says Brittany, assistant nursing director at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital. Hear Brittany’s experience on TikTok (6K+ views).
And Helping Families and Patients Get Better
“It’s really remarkable to watch the change from all the distress and illness they had when they come in—to the patient feeling normal and happy and hopeful and grateful again,” says Dr. Doug, a psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt. Hear Dr. Doug’s full story on YouTube Shorts or TikTok.
“When a patient is in pain and you resolve the problem, and the patient, at the end of the day, is grateful for the work you did—and they feel that they’ve been taken care of. That is the most rewarding,” says Helen, RN, BSN, assistant nurse manager at Adventist Shady Grove Medical Center.
And Making a Memorable Impact on Patients’ Lives
In her 20-year nursing experience, Hanna had a memorable experience when she “had a patient who would come in every five weeks for five days of chemotherapy. Five years later, I saw him and his wife at the local mall, and he remembered me—and thanked me again for the care that I provided,” says Hanna, a senior clinical nurse at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. Hear Hanna’s full story on YouTube Shorts.